2) Red White & Blues is a new UK band comprising Myke Gray (Skin/Jagged Edge) and Matti Alfonzetti (Jagged Edge/Skintrade/Road To Ruin).
Count for Nothing
Red White & Blues Lyrics
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Dish rose to the sky
Tile floor turned to dirt
With nothing left to hide
No one left to hurt
Except the kid inside
Accept it doesn't work
There's nothing here for you
There's nothing here for you
There's nothing here for you
There's nothing here for you
Work ethic disappeared
The union made it clear
That anyone who speaks
Doesn't belong here
And now the city reeks
Of the stupid and the weak
Been this way for weeks
Been this way for years
There's nothing here for you
There's nothing here for you
There's nothing here for you
There's nothing here for you
Running in circles like workouts
When they work out what's wrong
Won't be here for too long
The lyrics of "Count for Nothing" by Red White & Blues paint a picture of societal decline and neglect. The first verse describes the physical deterioration of a place, with trash piling up, dishes left unwashed, and a once-tiled floor now covered in dirt. The second verse sheds light on the human toll of such neglect, with the singer suggesting that the city is populated by those deemed undesirable by the larger society. The lyrics suggest a feeling of hopelessness, with no resolution in sight.
The song seems to be about the decline of the American blue-collar worker and the impact of economic changes on those communities. The line "work ethic disappeared" implies that hardworking people are no longer valued and that their livelihoods are threatened. The reference to the union suggests that labor protections have been eroded, leaving workers vulnerable. The line "been this way for weeks, been this way for years" suggests that the situation is pervasive and ongoing.
The phrase "running in circles like workouts when they work out what's wrong" suggests that people are scrambling to figure out a solution to the problem, but that it may be too late. The final line, "won't be here for too long," implies a sense of resignation or even acceptance of a fate that cannot be changed.
Line by Line Meaning
Trash piled mile high
The place is filled with garbage to the point where it has reached an astounding height.
Dish rose to the sky
The dishes have accumulated and now occupy so much space that they fill up to the ceiling.
Tile floor turned to dirt
The once clean and polished tiles have now become so dirty that they appear to be covered in soil.
With nothing left to hide
There is no longer anything to conceal as the place has become cluttered and messy.
No one left to hurt
There is no one else to hurt as everyone has already been affected negatively by the situation.
Except the kid inside
The true innocent person who is suffering most in this situation is the inner child of the individual experiencing it.
Accept it doesn't work
The person must realize that their current approach or situation is not functioning properly.
There's nothing here for you
It has become clear that this situation or environment does not have anything positive or valuable for the person.
Work ethic disappeared
The individual's motivation and drive to work hard has vanished.
The union made it clear
Through the organization, it was conveyed that those who speak out or express their opinions are not welcomed.
That anyone who speaks
Individuals who use their voice or speak out are considered a threat and are ostracized.
Doesn't belong here
Those who voice their opinions are unwelcome and are not considered a fit for the environment or organization.
And now the city reeks
The situation has become unbearable and has started to give off a foul odor.
Of the stupid and the weak
The individuals who remain in the situation are perceived as foolish and powerless.
Been this way for weeks
The situation has been ongoing for an extended period of time, but nothing has changed.
Been this way for years
The situation has persisted for years, and the environment has not improved.
Running in circles like workouts
Trying to navigate through this situation is futile, as it feels like being stuck on a hamster wheel.
When they work out what's wrong
When they eventually realize what is causing the problems and attempt to fix it.
Won't be here for too long
The person is not long for this environment and will leave soon.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Kazimer Conolly-Pim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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